Usually, uninstalling doesn't do anything for any game. Repair function either. This was a certain instance where I tried resetting the race I failed and it reset the race right after getting done with Anas first night race. It also reset the money I accrued from the race during the day cycle, and yet the game wanted me to head over to the shop for the No2 upgrade.
The main issue is the "tutorial" how it will not let you leave the garage/shop to make more money in the event something like this would happen.
They can either make it so you can leave the tutorial missions, or just separate whatever caused the currency to disappear after restarting a race.
**PSA**
I didn't include this because it was a separate issue, but my overall progress wasn't saved after launching and closing the game because the ransomware protection controlled folder access was on. Turn that off or add the so the game files can save your user data; Windows security > Virus & threat protection > Ransomware protection > Controlled folder access - Off.
Or you can try to add the NFS Heat app by going to wherever its located and adding it. I just turned it off
